US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Boating Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers Boating Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation BLORA Courses Tx Parks and Wildlife on-line Tx Parks and Wildlife instructor led classes – Check web site for classes US Coast Guard Aux and US Power Squadron BLORA Courses Tx Parks and Wildlife on-line Tx Parks and Wildlife instructor led classes – Check web site for classes US Coast Guard Aux and US Power Squadron Basics of Boating Safety Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Know Before you GO! Take a Boating Course

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Type I - Offshore Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. PFDs – Life Jackets PFDs – Life Jackets Extra flotation, Will turn an unconscious person face up, For use when rescue may be a long time coming Extra flotation, Will turn an unconscious person face up, For use when rescue may be a long time coming

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Type II - Nearshore Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. PFDs – Life Jackets PFDs – Life Jackets Cheapest and most common, Will turn an unconscious person face up, Uncomfortable, so rarely worn Cheapest and most common, Will turn an unconscious person face up, Uncomfortable, so rarely worn

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Type III – Flotation Aid Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. PFDs – Life Jackets PFDs – Life Jackets More comfortable, Will NOT always turn an unconscious person face up, For use with specific water sports More comfortable, Will NOT always turn an unconscious person face up, For use with specific water sports

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Type IV - Throwable Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. PFDs – Life Jackets PFDs – Life Jackets Ring Buoy or seat cushion, Good to have a line attached to it, Must have one on boats over 16 feet long Ring Buoy or seat cushion, Good to have a line attached to it, Must have one on boats over 16 feet long

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Type V - Hybrids Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. PFDs – Life Jackets PFDs – Life Jackets Kinds that don’t fit other categories, Inflatables and work vests included Kinds that don’t fit other categories, Inflatables and work vests included

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Number Required Easily Accessible, In good condition, Right size for passengers on board Throwable required for boats > 16’ Number Required Easily Accessible, In good condition, Right size for passengers on board Throwable required for boats > 16’ Life Jackets: Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation New styles more comfortable and no longer “geeky” Inflatables are now USCG approved New styles more comfortable and no longer “geeky” Inflatables are now USCG approved Life Jackets: Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Life Jackets Proper Ventilation (Inboards & Inboard/Outboards) Boat Identification/Registration, Certificate of Numbers Sound Producing Device Fire Extinguishers Navigation lights if out at night Life Jackets Proper Ventilation (Inboards & Inboard/Outboards) Boat Identification/Registration, Certificate of Numbers Sound Producing Device Fire Extinguishers Navigation lights if out at night Required Safety Equipment on Board Required Safety Equipment on Board

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation   Life Jackets   Identification/Registration of Boat   Ventilation (Inboards and Inboard/Outboards)   Extinguishers   Sound Producing Device LIVES acronym Required Safety Equipment on Board Required Safety Equipment on Board

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Falling Overboard – ie, Standing up to Urinate Collisions Boat Capsizing Alcohol Use Exposure – Hypothermia Sudden Weather Changes Trying to Swim to Shore Basically – Poor Decisions or a combination of them Falling Overboard – ie, Standing up to Urinate Collisions Boat Capsizing Alcohol Use Exposure – Hypothermia Sudden Weather Changes Trying to Swim to Shore Basically – Poor Decisions or a combination of them Causes of Boating Fatalities

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Basic Boating Equipment - Basic Tools, Oar or Paddle, Anchor, Boat Ladder Be Prepared for Unexpected- Flashlight, First Aid Equipment, Maps Let someone Know where you are – File a Float Plan Working Cell Phone Know the Rules of the Roads Easy on the Suds Basic Boating Equipment - Basic Tools, Oar or Paddle, Anchor, Boat Ladder Be Prepared for Unexpected- Flashlight, First Aid Equipment, Maps Let someone Know where you are – File a Float Plan Working Cell Phone Know the Rules of the Roads Easy on the Suds Best Practices on Board

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Personal Watercraft (PWC) A Whole New Ball Game Personal Watercraft (PWC) A Whole New Ball Game Extremely Fast Ridden by people with very little experience or training Does not Steer unless under power – Opposite to natural instinct of avoiding collisions Additional Laws for Operation Must Wear a PFD 50 foot Rule No Night Operation Extremely Fast Ridden by people with very little experience or training Does not Steer unless under power – Opposite to natural instinct of avoiding collisions Additional Laws for Operation Must Wear a PFD 50 foot Rule No Night Operation

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation The January Boating Fatality What Caused it. The January Boating Fatality What Caused it. Inexperienced Boaters Life Jackets Not Worn – One was Non-Swimmer Did Not Heed Weather Warning Flotation of Boat had Been Altered Small Boat was modified and overloaded Didn’t Realize Danger of Hypothermia Inexperienced Boaters Life Jackets Not Worn – One was Non-Swimmer Did Not Heed Weather Warning Flotation of Boat had Been Altered Small Boat was modified and overloaded Didn’t Realize Danger of Hypothermia

US Army Corps of Engineers One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation Know Before You Go! You Train as a Soldier – You Should Train as a Boater Wear A PFD! You Gear up for Battle – You should Gear up for Boating Think – Don’t Sink! Know Before You Go! You Train as a Soldier – You Should Train as a Boater Wear A PFD! You Gear up for Battle – You should Gear up for Boating Think – Don’t Sink! Boating Safety Summary Boating Safety Summary